Prune Knockout roses heavily in late winter or early spring as new growth begins. Lightly deadhead and shape in late summer, stopping two months before frost. For annual pruning, cut back one-third of ...

A: It is beginning to be that time. Most roses are finicky plants when it comes to care throughout the year. Many types of roses need extra protection through the winter and can be heavily damaged ...

Easy care roses have become a staple in the landscape. Don’t recognize the term easy-care? Maybe you would by the most commonly planted varieties, Knock Out roses. This one group of plants is prized ...

Pruning roses is an essential aspect of plant care. Though the shrubs' sharp thorns can make the process feel quite daunting, ...

The perfect time to cut back shrub roses, including the popular “Knock-Out” series, is when they are just starting to sprout new growth. The new shoots in spring will tell you where the plant is ...

The Knock Out rose is likely the most planted rose in southeast Louisiana landscapes. Since its introduction in 2000, the Knock Out rose has ushered in a whole new way to look at roses and use them in ...

Question: My Knock Out roses have become very leggy. Is this a good time to trim them back and, if so, how far back should I cut them? Answer: Many gardeners take shears to these roses as they grow ...

Q: We were away for eight months and returned to find our 'Knock Out' roses tall and leggy. How severely can these plants be pruned, and when is the best time for pruning here? — R.D., Houston A: ...

Will Radler, 72, developed the Knock Out Rose in his Wisconsin basement. (Photo for The Washington Post by Jack Orton) QUESTION: How should I prune my Knock Out roses? -- David Carson ANSWER: Like all ...

Knock Out roses lasted well into December this year, but some minor pruning will prepare them for winter. HANDOUT Star Roses photo The warm autumn of 2016, which lasted well into December, produced an ...

Question: I have Knock Out roses with flowers that die and then others appear. When do I prune the plants? Answer: Enjoy the blooms and let it fade away or trim it off as it decline to tidy up the ...